Director, Nursing Emergency Department

				Overview:

Reports to Chief Nursing Officer (CNO). Responsible for identifying, implementing, monitoring and evaluating nursing standards of practice and operational quality improvement activities; including all Human Resource and Educational activities.

Responsibilities:

* Participates with the Senior Vice President for Patient Care Services and other members of the nursing staff in establishing philosophy and goals of the Nursing Department.
* Monitors planning of staffing to ensure safe patient care.
* Ensures that all areas have appropriate staffing plans, and recruitment, hiring & retention practices to retain qualified staff for positions. Monitors staffing effectiveness regularly. 
* Provides direct supervision of Assistant Directors of Nursing, Nurse Managers and Administrative Nursing Coordinators.
* Demonstrates working knowledge of legal, regulatory and union requirements. In addition provide clinical leadership to adhere to enforcement of state nursing practices.
* Provides effective, timely response and communication with superiors, peers, staff, other departments/disciplines, and Medical staff. Meets regularly with Chairperson of Service for joint planning.
* Plans data-driven Performance Improvement activities which fit into the organization-wide plan and makes quantifiable improvements in the services provided.
* Participates with Senior Vice President for Patient Care Services in establishing standards/guidelines/policies which ensure efficient, safe and effective patient care.
* Participates with Senior Vice President for Patient Care Services in planning the portion of nursing Department's budget, table of organization for the division and control of the divisional budget.
* Provides opportunities for professional growth and development of staff based on clinical and professional standards of clinical care and of professional practice.
* Monitors the counseling and discipline of nursing personnel.
* Provides consultation in the area of clinical expertise.
* Represents the Department of Nursing on selected committees through participation or representation.
* Participates in the system of continuing education to increase administrative and clinical knowledge and skills.
* Innovative and implements best practices in care.
* Assumes other responsibilities as assigned by the Senior Vice President for Patient Care Services.
* Compliance with regulatory requirements.
* HCAPS: Development with team and service:
* outcome and improvement
* communication plan

* Gives and accepts feedback among coworkers and management to enhance team relations.
* Develops a positive rapport with team members by encouraging constructive relationships; respect, appreciates and supports the diversity of ideas, and demonstrates team effectiveness skills by acting for the good of the team.
* Provides clear communication to staff regarding the hospital and department's mission, vision and goals.
* Conducts regular departmental meetings and addresses items of concern, etc.
* Role models and fosters effective professional relationships with other departments and members of the health care team.
* Plans data-driven Performance Improvement activities which fit into the organization-wide plan and makes quantifiable improvements in the services provided.
* Develops effective working relationships with ancillary and support services that result in improved patient care and/or departmental functioning.
* Establishes and monitors customer service improvement goals, which focus on priority aspects of patient satisfaction.
* Directs the nursing component of PI initiatives including the collection of data, analysis of data and formulation of recommendations to improve nursing practice or patient outcomes.
* CAUTI's, CLABSI, Pressure Injury, Falls, Restraints, and Elopements - Supports and empowers staff to improve the quality of care and/or service.
* Collaborates with PI Department in performance improvement.
* Complies with department performance improvement processes, including timely submission of data.
* All other duties as requested.

Qualifications:

Education:

* Graduate of accredited Nursing school BSN.
* Master's degree in nursing or related field or minimum of ten (10) years of relevant Administrative/ Supervisory experience. 
* Doctorate preferred.

Experience:

* Minimum ten (10) years of nursing experience, required.
* Minimum five (5) year's experience in a leadership role within the emergency department.

Knowledge and Skills:

* Critical thinking, math, and computer skills - Excel & Word.
* Effective application of TQM teams, quality measures, clinical guidelines and process management initiatives.
* Monitors and facilitates the meeting of requirements of NYSDOH, JCAHO and other regulators.
* Capable of producing trends and evaluation data and documentation.
* Knowledge of quality improvement philosophy models, processes and tools and their use in health care integrated settings.
* Maintains currency with state of the art and regulatory trends.
* Knowledge of methods for CQI, and Root Cause Analysis.
* Works effectively in an integrated structure by establishing effective working relationships with all departments and levels of staff.
* Demonstrates competence in leadership and administrative skills.
* Works as a team player. 
* Demonstrates respect and professionalism in all interactions.
* Excellent oral and communication skills.
* Decision making and problem-solving skills.
* Able to see, hear, read and write English.

Licenses, Certifications:

* Current New York State RN License
* Basic Life Support (BLS)
* Advance Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
* Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
* Pediatric Care After Resuscitation (PCAR) 
* Trauma Care After Resuscitation (TCAR)
* Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC)
* Certified in Emergency Nursing (CEN)
* Certified in Pediatric Emergency Nursing (CPEN)
* Neonatal Resuscitation Program Certification (NRP)
* Sexual Assault Forensic Examiner (SAFE)
* Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE)
* Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course (ENPC)

Physical Requirements:

* Physically demanding, high-stress environment.
* Occasional exposure to blood and body fluids, communicable diseases, chemicals, radiation, and repetitive motions.
* Full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients.
* Manual and finger dexterity.
* Hand and eye coordination.
* Sitting, standing, and walking for extensive periods of time.
* Lifting and carrying items weighing up to 35 pounds.
* Corrected vision and hearing to within normal range.
* Frequently sitting at desk working on computer.
* Ability to flex working hours.
* On call

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